I'm definitely not close to giving up. I'm in a considerably much better off place than many on here, even when down from a $3k account to $700.
It's certainly frustrating to see a lot of smaller users produce such great content and receive next to nothing for it, though; especially when I know that I'm incapable of really making a difference to turn that around at this moment.
I'm forever stuck questioning whether I should invest a few thousand into Steem Power to somewhat make a larger difference, it just isn't great knowing that's the best option.